8 across, He's wicked, shutting the doctor in the study! (5) -e-o-
18 across, The threads are most difficult to unravel (7) ---d-s-
13 down, Take your time! (2,1,7)
17 down, Ready cut, the material is inside (8) p-e-a--- could it be Prepared?
Thank you for any help with these.